SRES 655 United States Senate · 118th Congress

A resolution honoring the life of Joseph Isadore Lieberman, former Senator for the State of Connecticut.

SRES 655 is a Senate resolution passed on April 18, 2024, to honor the late Joseph I. Lieberman, a former U.S. Senator from Connecticut (1988-2013), following his death. The resolution recognizes his career, including his role in creating the Department of Homeland Security, establishing the 9/11 Commission, and advocating for civil rights and environmental protections. It directs the Senate to adjourn in his memory and transmit a copy to his family, expressing the Senate's sorrow and respect. This procedural resolution does not create new laws or affect policy, as it solely commemorates his legacy.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2024

Committee Review

Senate Passage

Apr 2024

House Passage

President

Introduced Apr 18, 2024 Last action Apr 19, 2024

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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Apr 18, 2024

Introduced

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2866; text: CR S2891-2892)

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Apr 18, 2024

Upper · Passed

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2866; text: CR S2891-2892)

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Apr 18, 2024

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Introduced in Senate

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1 primary · 99 co-sponsors